US Bridges

RTE I390 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 Miles NW of Avoca · Structure no. 000000001090612

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I390 over Cohocton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I390 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,092 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,499 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE I390
CrossesCohocton River
Location1.5 Miles NW of Avoca
RouteInterstate 390
Coordinates42.42782, -77.43577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,092 (2021)
Projected traffic9,499 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I390 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I390 over Cohocton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I390 over Cohocton River carry?

About 5,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is RTE I390 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I390 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.